July Movie Releases: Minions, Moana, Spider-Man, Nolan and Evil Dead Hit Theaters

Cinema's most chaotic yellow characters return in a new animated adventure packed with humor, action and creatures that are as adorable as they are outrageous. When a series of unexpected monsters begins disrupting the peaceful world of the Minions, Kevin, Stuart and Bob embark on a mission filled with accidents, impossible inventions and absurd situations as they try to restore order.

Fun fact: The Minions franchise is one of the most successful animated series in history, having grossed more than $5 billion worldwide.

Director Agnieszka Holland takes on the most ambitious project of her career with a biographical film about legendary writer Franz Kafka. Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the movie explores the author's life and legacy from his birth in late 19th-century Prague to his death in post-World War I Europe. Rather than following the conventions of a traditional biopic, the film seeks to uncover new dimensions of the man behind one of the 20th century's most influential literary works.

Fun fact: The production was filmed on location in Prague and Berlin.

Blending crime thriller with migrant drama, this film tells a story shaped by violence and the search for justice. Set in Mendoza in 2010, it follows a silent war between rival Chinese mafia factions operating within a community marked by fear and isolation. When an anonymous tip sparks an unprecedented judicial investigation, a determined prosecutor and a police officer of Chinese descent begin uncovering a complex network of extortion, human trafficking and organized crime.

Fun fact: Directed by Juan Martín Hsu, the film is based on a real investigation into the Chinese mafia networks that operated in Argentina during the 2010s.

The heroine of Motunui returns to the big screen in a new adventure that takes her far beyond the horizons she once knew. When the ocean calls her once again, Moana sets out on a dangerous journey alongside the demigod Maui to restore prosperity to her people. Featuring breathtaking landscapes, mythical creatures and the adventurous spirit that made the original a global phenomenon, the film celebrates courage, identity and the bond between humanity and the sea.

Fun fact: The film stars Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui after voicing the character in the animated original.

Sam Raimi's iconic horror franchise returns with a terrifying new chapter. After her husband's death, a woman seeks refuge with her in-laws in an isolated house. The family reunion quickly turns into a nightmare as demonic forces begin possessing everyone one by one, forcing her to confront the horrifying realization that the vows made in life endure beyond death.

Fun fact: This is the sixth installment in the popular Evil Dead franchise.

Christopher Nolan tackles one of the foundational works of Western literature for the first time with this ambitious adaptation of Homer's epic. The film follows Odysseus' long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, a voyage filled with monsters, gods, temptations and impossible trials. Featuring Nolan's signature visual spectacle and an all-star cast, the production is expected to become one of the year's biggest cinematic events.

Fun fact: The cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker attempts to rebuild his life from scratch in a New York City that no longer remembers who he is. Now a full-time Spider-Man and completely on his own, he devotes every moment to protecting the city while facing new threats that push him to his physical and emotional limits. When a string of mysterious crimes reveals the emergence of a more powerful enemy than ever before, Peter must decide just how much he's willing to sacrifice to remain a hero.

Fun fact: The film reunites Hollywood's favorite couple, Tom Holland and Zendaya.